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RV CREATOR AWARDS
Recognizing YouTube creators shaping the RV lifestyle.
RV CREATOR AWARDS
OCTOBER 29, 2026 • OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND
The OC RV Creator Awards recognize the creators who consistently show up and document the RV lifestyle as it really is.
The honest tours. The builds that took longer than expected. The travel content that helps people make real decisions about life on the road.
This program exists to recognize that work.
Not based on follower count or algorithms, but on storytelling, consistency, originality, and contribution to the RV community.
Focused on YouTube creators, the awards highlight long-form content that helps audiences truly understand the lifestyle.
Submissions are free and open to creators worldwide.
Finalists and recipients are recognized live at the OC RV and Van Lifestyle Show in Ocean City, Maryland on Thursday night, October 29, 2026.
AWARD CATEGORIES:
Seven categories reflect the range of content shaping the RV lifestyle today.
Adventure and Exploration Creator:
Travel, road trips, and life on the move
Community Impact Creator:
Building connection within the RV community
DIY and RV Build Creator:
Renovations, upgrades, and hands-on builds
People’s Choice Creator:
Fully community-voted.
RV Storytelling Creator:
Long-form content that captures real RV life
RV Tour and Walkthrough Creator:
Detailed tours, comparisons, and walkthroughs
Rising RV Creator:
Newer creators showing strong potential and consistency
SELECTION PROCESS
The RV Creator Awards use a hybrid process that combines community voice with panel review.
Review Panel: July 31 to August 6
A panel of creators and industry voices selects finalists based on storytelling, originality, consistency, and community contribution
Public Voting: Opens August 7
One finalist per category is advanced through public community vote.
Finalists Announced: September 1
All finalists are notified and announced publicly
Winner Selection: September 2 – October 10
Final recipients are selected by the review panel
Awards Celebration: Thursday Night, October 29
Recipients are recognized live at the OC RV and Van Lifestyle Show. Attendance is encouraged but not required.
SUBMIT OR NOMINATE
Submissions are free and open to YouTube creators focused on RV, van, skoolie, or mobile lifestyle content. Both self-nominations and peer nominations are welcome. Creators from anywhere may apply.
To be eligible you must:
- Have an active YouTube channel with original RV or mobile lifestyle content
- Submit one entry per category
- Agree to allow submitted content to be used for awards promotion
- Submit before the July 31
Key Dates
- Submissions Open: April 15, 2026
- Early Bird Deadline: May 31, 2026
- Final Submission Deadline: July 31, 2026
- Public Voting: August 7 to August 21, 2026
- Finalists Announced: September 1, 2026
- Awards Celebration: October 29, 2026
BRAND AND SPONSOR PARTNERSHIPS
The RV Creator Awards connect your brand with creators who are actively shaping the RV lifestyle. Partnerships support the program while keeping the awards independent and creator-focused.
What’s included:
- Brand recognition across awards content and social promotion
- Logo placement on award graphics shared with the RV community
- Recognition during the live awards celebration
- Product placement opportunities with nominated creators
- Presence inside the OC RV and Van Lifestyle Show
(250+ RVs, 100+ exhibitors, 10,000+ attendees)
This is not traditional event exposure. It is your brand inside a community that lives this lifestyle every day.
COMMUNITY PARTNERS
From national brands to local favorites.
Supporting the lifestyle on and off the road.
